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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 257.93 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 257.93 and 98.88 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 257.93 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/257.93 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 257.93 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 25,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,504.12/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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